2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1689803397 MD
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CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD

Family Medicine Physician in SCHUYLER, Nebraska. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$433.73
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCHUYLER, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 147 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $433.73 across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD filed 1,669 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCHUYLER, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2009

NPI 1689803397

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,669 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in SCHUYLER, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689803397. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1721 COLFAX ST, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661, with a listed phone of (402) 352-3745. NPI 1689803397 was issued on 07/02/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASSEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,669 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $217K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661

Provider Details

NPI 1689803397
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/02/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ALIVATION HEALTH LLC
LINCOLN, NE

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$434

Largest payer

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,669 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,669
Total Claims
$217K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,976
Total Day Supply
84,413
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$186K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Opioid Claims
54 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 51, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
93
Levothyroxine Sodium
78
Omeprazole
76
Atorvastatin Calcium
61
Gabapentin
59
Metformin Hcl
47
Pantoprazole Sodium
45
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
40
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
38
Metoprolol Succinate
38

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's 1,669 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CASSEL.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's specialty?
CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SCHUYLER, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD wrote 1,669 Medicare Part D claims totaling $217K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD located?
CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD is located at 1721 COLFAX ST, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661. Phone: (402) 352-3745.
What is CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689803397, issued on 07/02/2009.
Does CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $186K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,669 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's credentials?
CHRISTINA CASSEL, MD's NPI is 1689803397 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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